The much-anticipated 4th edition of the Floodlight Media Excellence Awards was held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the KNUST-CCB Auditorium in Kumasi.
This year’s ceremony was themed, “Avoiding Media Sensationalism: The Role of the Media in Dissemination of Information towards Free and Fair Elections.”
The awards ceremony honoured 45 distinguished individuals with plaques and citations of recognition for their significant contributions to Ghana’s media freedom.
The Floodlight Media Excellence Awards aim to empower the next media generation and celebrate personalities and brands that inspire, entertain, and shape society.
Here is the full list of winners:
- Student Radio Presenter Of The Year: Ernest Asuming Boadu
- Student Personality Of The Year: Abigail Osei
- Student Sports Presenter Of The Year: DJ Lala
- Student DJ Of The Year: Amofa Collins
- Media School Of The Year: Institute of Business Management & Journalism
- Content Creator Of The Year: Bensouth Official
- Video Editor & Director Of The Year: Francis Boamah
- Graphic Designer Of The Year: Gaza Stunner
- Best Stand-Up Comedian Of The Year: Ato Pagh
- Event Host Of The Year: MC Portfolio
- Event Photographer Of The Year: Gh Explicit Photography
- Influential Blogger Of The Year: Nana Baffour
- Entrepreneur Of The Year: Adwoa Fosua
- Female Presenter Of The Year: Ohemaa Benz (Precise FM)
- Reporter Of The Year: Nana Akwasi Kyere (Hello FM)
- Morning Show Host Of The Year: Omanhene Yaw Adu Boakye (Sompa FM)
- Morning Show Program Of The Year: Wontumi Morning Show (Wontumi FM)
- Female Akan News Caster Of The Year: Nana Ama Annor (Angel FM)
- Male Akan News Caster Of The Year: Aduanaba Adusi Poku (Ezra FM)
- Mid-Morning Show Host Of The Year: Tony Best (Akoma FM)
- Drive Time Presenter Of The Year: Abofkay Cudjoe Emmanuel (Sompa FM Sunyani)
- Best Program Producer Of The Year (Radio/TV): Wofa Kwame (Nkosuo FM)
- Sports Presenter Of The Year (Local): Rev. Richard Obeng (Light FM)
- Sports Presenter Of The Year (Foreign): Felix Boakye Agyemang (Angel FM)
- Sports Commentator Of The Year: Uthman Mohammed (Ezra FM/TV)
- Sports Host Of The Year: Abdul Karim Adams (Akina Radio)
- Social And Developmental Show Host Of The Year (Radio/TV): Oheneni Adazoa Korankyi (Sompa FM)
- Social And Developmental Program Of The Year (Radio/TV): Sompa Nkomo (Sompa FM)
- Live Worship Host Of The Year (Radio/TV): Prudential Saint (Holly TV)
- Live Worship Program Of The Year (Radio/TV): Ezra Live Worship
- Gospel Presenter Of The Year (Radio/TV): Nana Appiadu Berima (Silver FM)
- Entertainment Show Host Of The Year (Radio/TV): Hunifresh (Precise FM)
- Entertainment Program Of The Year (Radio/TV): Kumasefie (Opemsuo Radio)
- DJ Of The Year: DJ Blay (Wontumi FM)
- Influential Radio/TV Program Of The Year: Aben Wo Ha (Nhyira FM)
- Best Fashion Designer Of The Year: Daakyehene Clasic Point
- Drive Time Program Of The Year: Akwaaba Drive (Precise FM)
- Media Personality Of The Year: Nana Osei-Kesse (Mr. Bonez) (Kessben FM/TV)
- Media CEO Of The Year: Mr. Emmanuel Agyemang
- Media Spotlight In Humanitarian 1: Mr. Maxwell Nanayaw Boakye
- Media Spotlight In Humanitarian 2: Nana Kwame Frimpong
- Special Recognition: Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye
- Special Honoree 1: Hammer Nti
- Special Honoree 2: Flowking Stone
- Special Honoree 3: Hon. Kwabena Frimpong